One of the most idiosyncratic and impressive reactions Urwerk has ever produced is the chronometrically observable and adjustable EMC SR-71. Its hand-crank powered optical system monitors the rate of the watch and allows you to adjust it, enabling a fine-tuned level of precision and interaction with the wearer.
In the EMC SR-7, this paragon of the brand’s functional ideals is married to a perfect aesthetic icon: the renowned SR-71 Blackbird aircraft, one of the fastest, highest flying airplanes ever created, and a legend in functional design. Thanks to the collaboration of Jason Sarkoyan and Dr. Roman Sperl, a design and engineering team with a passion for the plane, pieces of an SR-71 fuselage have been added to the watch. These pieces are composed of a still-secret titanium alloy and have been melted down to compose a special screw-on bezel and hand-crank, which are clearly seen standing out from the matte black coated stainless-steel case. Due to the limited nature of this alloy, just 10 pieces will be made for the world.
This combination of influences in this special limited edition perfectly capture the Urwerk ethos: extreme functionality clad in a matching exterior. If you would like to consider adding the Urwerk EMC SR-71 piece to your collection, we encourage you to contact the Stephen Silver Fine Jewelry team as soon as possible to secure an allocation.